Pro-Government Claims

Question 1

Explain pro-government claims under the Federal Claims Collection Act.

Answer 1

Recover money from responsible persons who damage or destroy government property through negligent and/or wrongful acts or omissions

Question 2

Cite examples of documents that indicate potential pro-government claims.

Answer 2

Damage or loss caused by neglience and the claim is for $100 or more; or, if the claim is less than $100, but can be collected easily. Based upon product liability, only with approval form JACC; Based upon a contract and the contracting officer does not intend to assert a claim under the contract; or if an accident or incident involves both a G-claim and a medical Cost reimbursement program claim, investigate the two claims together, but process them separately.

Question 3

Explain the purpose and content of a demand letter for pro-government claims.

Answer 3

The US uses their right to recover the amount demanded. Use a memorandum with the subject line “Notice of Claim”
Prepare an original addressed to the tortfeaser, Send original via certified mail, return receipt requested.

Question 4

Possible payment options:

Answer 4

Pay in full, Pay in part (right settlement authority approval), Repair in kind, Installment payments.

Question 5

Statute of limitations:

Answer 5

Suit must be filed in US District Court within three years after the cause of action accrued in order to toll (stop) statute of limitations.

Question 6

When should claim be forwarded?

Answer 6

Within three duty days of when the 60 day due process letter is sent.

Question 7

When will due process letter be sent?

Answer 7

after 30 days